Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari; His Excellency, Governor Ben Ayade of Cross-River State; Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido II; CEO, Kazeem Royal Properties Limited, Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo; Managing Director, The Rose of Sharon Foundation, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and 10 others are eminent Nigerians billed to bag various awards at the FACE HONORS Awards, holding in Washington DC, United States of America, November 18, 2017.

Organisers of the U.S-Nigeria Legislative and Executive Leadership Forum (USNIGLELF), a non-partisan high-level platform from the U.S and Nigeria, in association with FACE Global Leadership is scheduled to meet for a Press Conference at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, October 6, 2017 and at Laps New World Hotel, Abuja-FCT, October 13, 2017 to herald its four-day Leadership Programme billed for November 15-18, 2017, in Washington DC, United States of America.

In a statement on Sunday, the Chief Executive Officer, Conduit Communications Limited, Victor Gotevbe, said the event is themed: “Nigeria Revitalisation Initiative: Global Partnership for Effective Development and Restructuring.”

According to Gotevbe, both press conferences in Lagos and Abuja kick-off by 4:00pm-6:00pm, as receptions follow immediately from 6:30pm- 9:30pm.

The statement read: “The Objective of this epoch-making event is to build cross-sector development collaborations, between private and public sector in government and business enterprises of Nigeria and the United States, to remove constraints and recommend strategies that would bring about positive restructuring by addressing challenges and opportunities for sustainability of democracy, regional security, economic growth and development.

“Endorsed by the Maryland State Government, in collaboration with United People for African Congress (UPAC), AfriQtalk Consult, Conduit Communications Limited, Muwelvs Integrated Service and International Art and Resource Centre, the four-day program is expected to attract over 200 attendees, among them dignitaries, delegates and people from all walks of life to Maryland from around Africa.

“The program will kick-off on November 15, 2017 with a workshop at George Mason University, study tour of the United States Capitol, customized meetings with lawmaker, business leaders, executives of federal, state and city council, including onsite visits to some of the world’s most innovative companies, institutions, facilities and city tour of Washington’s historical and attraction sites (optional).

“His Excellency, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Kevin Rutherford of Maryland State will deliver the Opening Remarks at the conference, on November 17, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Largo/Washington DC.

“A VIP reception to unveil 45 portraits of past American Presidents and to honour their legacy as icons of ideal democracy, and exhibitions of art paintings by young artists from Nigeria will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017, 6:00pm at the aforementioned venue. The conference ends on November 18, 2017 with a Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony, a celebration of Africa’s influences on global economy, entertainment and cultures, featuring, celebrities, dignitaries, Nigerian cuisines, silent auctions, royal fathers of the day, jazz entertainment, arts exhibitions, artists performances, fashion show, and many more.

The statement further added that “FACE HONORS Gala and Awards ceremony will be hosted by former Nigerian Idol finalist EYE D, Idowu Sarah and Kenny Odugbemi. There will be live performances from local and international artistes and cultural dance groups.

“FACE HONORS is a celebration of Africa’s influences on global trade, economy and cultures, in recognition of outstanding individuals, organizations, corporations and institutions whose outstanding courage, commitment, and passion have contributed to the promotion of democracy, education, cultural heritage, public service, philanthropic activities, diplomacy, community development, peace and security, in Africa and the African diaspora.”

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